There may only one more month in 2018, sweet Libra, but there’s still a lot left to learn. This month is defined by important (potentially life-changing) cosmic happenings, so get ready for an exciting December. As you cruise into 2019, you’ll discover that the world around you is changing rapidly — and that’s a very exciting thing.

Thanks to back-to-back retrogrades, the past few weeks have felt dense and difficult. After sensual Venus spent 40 days and 40 nights in reverse, the planet of romance immediately passed the torch to communicative Mercury, which began spinning backward the very same day. Needless to say, it’s been hard to generate momentum. But on Thursday, December 6, Mercury retrograde will officially be over.

With Mercury now inspiring free-flowing communication, don’t be surprised if some exciting new financial opportunities come your way. Whether your great aunt is slipping you some holiday cash or you’re negotiating a new salary at work, Mercury’s direct motion will have a positive impact on your bank account.

Perfectly aligned with the holidays, you’ll begin thinking a lot about
home and family. What do these concepts mean to you?

The following day (Friday, December 7), a new moon in Sagittarius illuminates your communication zone, encouraging you to reach out to your immediate community. This is a great time to catch up with friends, colleagues, or classmates, so under this velvety sky, consider ways you can cultivate your relationships. Although this lunation won’t offer any perspective (there is no nocturnal visibility with the sun and moon in the same sign), it will inspire you to double down on your bonds. Simply put, Libra, it will feel nice to be with your friends.

Capricorn season kicks off on Friday, December 21, as the sun shifts into this hard-working earth sign. Interestingly, this Capricorn energy will be putting you in an extremely domestic mood. Perfectly aligned with the holidays, you’ll begin thinking a lot about home and family. What do these concepts mean to you? These thoughts may prompt some heavy-hitting emotions, so give yourself plenty of space to process.

With 2018’s final full moon the very next day (Saturday, December 22), you’ll be seeing everything clearly. The end of the year can be stressful, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself getting a bit worked up during this lunation. With the sun and moon opposite in the sky, you may try to bring conflicting forces together, but is this really worth your time? You're the peacemaker of the zodiac, but that doesn’t mean you need to work miracles. Sometimes, people just won’t get along, and maybe it’s better off that way.

Finally, the month (and year) concludes with active Mars cruising into Aries — your opposite sign — on Monday, December 31. Now, you’ll be thinking in pairs, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself desperately seeking a New Year's Eve smooch. But if you haven’t guaranteed a midnight lip-lock, don’t fret. With active Mars cruising through Aries for the next few months, you’ll have plenty of time to secure your bonds. After all, it’s not about immediate gratification; now, it’s about long-term commitment. Go back to basics with your skin-care routine by picking up BeautyBio's pH Balancing Gel Cleanser, a makeup remover and cleanser that will bring harmony to your complexion.